Port Moresby travel budget

Port Moresby: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Port Moresby

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Port Moresby for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 129 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 13 per person
  • $ 2.3 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 2213* (9156 PGK)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 155 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 30 per person
  • $ 20 per person
  • $ 9.7 per person

Total budget:

$ 3801* (15736 PGK)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 176 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 51 per person
  • $ 47 per person
  • $ 20 per person

Total budget:

$ 5735* (23730 PGK)

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).



Cost of living in Port Moresby compared to United States in 2025

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Port Moresby in 2025 is 19% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Port Moresby in 2025 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

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Local prices in Port Moresby by expense type

Restaurant budget in Port Moresby

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Port Moresby is 46% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
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Lunch
Lunch
$ 14/person
($ 6.9 to $ 17)

36% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 29/person
($ 23 to $ 84)

32% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 6.9/person
($ 5.1 to $ 14)

42% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13
Local beer
Local beer
$ 2.8 for 500ml
($ 2 to $ 5.5)

57% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6.6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 3.5 for 330ml
($ 2.2 to $ 5.5)

10% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 2.1/cup
($ 1.4 to $ 2.8)

63% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.7
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 0.8/can
($ 0.7 to $ 0.9)

70% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.9/bottle
($ 0.6 to $ 5.5)

58% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3

Hotel and accommodation budget in Port Moresby

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Port Moresby is 28% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Hotel: sample prices in Port Moresby (compared to United States)168168248248349349179179257257154154156156195195129129129129United StatesPort Moresby2-star hotel3-star hotel4-star hotelHostel/Youth HostelCottage or guest house0100200300255075125150175225250275325350375
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 130/night
($ 130 to $ 279)

26% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 177
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 154/night
($ 107 to $ 225)

8% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 168
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 156/night
($ 110 to $ 212)

37% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 248
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 195/night
($ 131 to $ 278)

44% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 349
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 198/night
($ 165 to $ 241)

65% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 570
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 129/month
($ 129 to $ 279)

28% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 179
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 266/month
($ 124 to $ 582)

0% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 266
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 174/month
($ 110 to $ 274)

22% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 226
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 129/month
($ 129 to $ 280)

50% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 257
Family room
Family room
$ 286/month
($ 156 to $ 607)

30% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220

Supermarket food budget in Port Moresby

On average, the price of supermarket food in Port Moresby is 14% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Food: sample prices in Port Moresby (compared to United States)4.14.114145.45.43.23.24.24.27.57.55.15.13.93.9United StatesPort MoresbyEggsChickenTomatoesPotatoes0123456789101112131415
Milk
Milk
$ 2.2/litre
($ 1.9 to $ 2.5)

89% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.2
Bread
Bread
$ 1.8/500g
($ 1.4 to $ 4.1)

54% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9
Rice
Rice
$ 1.8/kg
($ 1.4 to $ 2)

64% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 4.2/12 eggs
($ 3.3 to $ 4.9)

5% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.1
Chicken
Chicken
$ 7.5/kg
($ 4.5 to $ 12)

42% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Apples
Apples
$ 4.1/kg
($ 2.2 to $ 5.1)

28% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.8
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 5.1/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 9.2)

7% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.4
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 3.9/kg
($ 1.4 to $ 5.5)

20% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.2
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.3
($ 0.8 to $ 1.6)

47% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Public and private transport budget in Port Moresby

On average, the price of transport in Port Moresby is 15% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
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Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 0.6/ticket
($ 0.6 to $ 1.4)

79% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 2.8/km
($ 1.6 to $ 2.8)

47% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.3/litre
($ 0.9 to $ 1.4)

21% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 6.9
($ 5.5 to $ 12)

73% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4

Leisure activity budget in Port Moresby

On average, budget for leisure activities in Port Moresby is 28% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 9.7/ticket
($ 6.9 to $ 12)

36% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16
Tennis
Tennis
$ 19/hr
($ 12 to $ 17)

19% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 24

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Port Moresby

On average, shopping budget in Port Moresby is 13% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 8.3/pack
($ 6.9 to $ 9.7)

24% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 45
($ 8.9 to $ 60)

23% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 58
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 51
($ 35 to $ 71)

7% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 47

Plane ticket budget

Sydney → Port Moresby
Sydney → Port Moresby
Sydney → Port Moresby
$ 689
(fair price: $ 594)
Melbourne → Port Moresby
Melbourne → Port Moresby
Melbourne → Port Moresby
$ 722
(fair price: $ 617)
London → Port Moresby
London → Port Moresby
London → Port Moresby
$ 1882
(fair price: $ 1444)
Auckland → Port Moresby
Auckland → Port Moresby
Auckland → Port Moresby
$ 898
(fair price: $ 738)
Los Angeles → Port Moresby
Los Angeles  → Port Moresby
Los Angeles  → Port Moresby
$ 1995
(fair price: $ 1707)
New York City → Port Moresby
New York City → Port Moresby
New York City → Port Moresby
$ 2235
(fair price: $ 2003)

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About this information on the cost of living in Port Moresby

The information about the cost of living in Port Moresby shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including: Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

The information about the cost of living in Port Moresby was updated on 12-11-2024.

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